Description This free template provides the minimum information elements for an SDS required by Schedule 1 of the amended Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR amended on ) to help you author WHMIS compliant safety data sheets. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information in the template, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant ...
How to Read an SDS This document contains detailed information about content that is provided in each section of a safety data sheet (SDS). The sections are grouped by similar types of information rather than going through the 16 sections of the SDS chronologically.
What is a safety data sheet (SDS)? Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are summary documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions. SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product, and must be provided by the suppliers of the hazardous products at the time of sale. In some circumstances, an employer may be required to prepare ...
Each hazard class or category must use specific pictograms and other label elements to indicate the hazard that is present and what precautionary measures must be taken. Use the information provided by the label and SDS to be informed and to know how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of the hazardous product.
If no SDS is available, the employer must author a new SDS for that product following WHMIS criteria and produce a supplier or workplace label, or safely dispose of the product. Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the program.
WHMIS/GHS/SDS WHMIS is a comprehensive system for providing information on the safe use of hazardous products in Canadian workplaces, via product labels, SDSs ( (material) safety data sheets), and worker education and training programs.